Corrections Utility Plant Operator-SCI Fayette

Corrections Utility Plant Operator-SCI Fayette

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Corrections Utility Plant Operator-SCI Fayette

Salary

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56522

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR FYT Mntnc

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47280

Position Number

50325018

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00112820

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Fayette

Worksite Address

50 Overlook Drive

City

LaBelle, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15450

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Are you ready to apply your technical skills in a meaningful way as a Corrections Utility Plant Operator with the Department of Corrections? This job allows you to manage essential eq uipment and guide inmate workers in hands-on maintenance tasks at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. You will help ensure that boilers, pumps, and controls operate safely and efficiently. Your work supports the stability and safety of the entire facility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on operating and maintaining boiler plant systems while overseeing inmate work crews. You will ensure safe plant functions, complete inspections, and keep accurate records of daily operations. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation:Monitor boilers under normal and emergency conditions, use control systems, and perform maintenance checks

• Equipment Maintenance:Operate and maintain pumps, fans, control units, and other auxiliary systems

• Water Testing:Test boiler water chemistry, track supplies, and maintain treatment logs

• Plant Housekeeping:Perform daily inventories and keep assigned areas clean and orderly

• Crew Oversight:Direct inmate workers, monitor movement, conduct searches, and ensure tool control

• Daily Communication:Update supervisors, complete paperwork, and address operational issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50325018) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week

• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with either Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday as off days.

• You will receive a shift differential of $1.25 per hour.

• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant;or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant do you possess?

• 3 years or more

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you completed any college coursework or post-high school vocational training? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov